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Bill would direct State Library and Archives to display Texas founding documents at Capitol Complex
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Summary
House Bill 5032 would require the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to collaborate with the State Preservation Board and Texas Historical Commission to display the Texas Constitution, Declaration of Independence and William Travis's 'Victory or Death' letter at the Capitol Complex, with TSLAC responsible for display costs.
Senators laid out House Bill 5032, explained on behalf of Senator Zaffirini by Senator Alvarado, which would direct the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) to collaborate with the State Preservation Board and Texas Historical Commission to display key Texas founding documents at the State Capitol Complex.
The bill specifically names the Texas Constitution, the Texas Declaration of Independence and the "Victory or Death" letter by Lieutenant Colonel William Travis for public display in a secure setting at the Capitol Complex. The sponsor said TSLAC would be required to pay display costs using available funds or funds appropriated for that purpose, and that the Travis letter must remain displayed there until an appropriate space in the Alamo complex is designated.
"House bill 50 32 would direct the TSLAC to collaborate with the state preservation board and the Texas historical commission to give Texans the opportunity to view these historical documents in a safe and secure public setting, which would be here at the Capitol Complex," Senator Alvarado said.
No registered witnesses testified and the committee left the bill pending "subject to the call of the chair." No cost estimates or security plans were presented in the transcript.
